GEC sets Ballot order for Nov. 3 General Election
Only offices with more than one candidate per party were drawn, including senatorial, nonpartisan attorney general, Guam Education Board and the Consolidated Commission on Utilities.
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UOG: Enriquez’s performance evaluation deemed ‘better than satisfactory’
"The Board’s evaluation reflects its confidence in President Enriquez’s leadership and the direction of the University,” Chair Mike Naholowaa said. “UOG has continued to strengthen its academic programs, research enterprise, and service to our island and region. We appreciate President Enriquez’s commitment to leading the University through this important period of growth.”
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DPHSS plan sets goal of 50 Transitional Housing, Shelter beds by 2030
"The greatest barrier was the lack of affordable housing (79%)," DHAPP officials stated.
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DPW cancels Simon Sanchez High School procurement, plans new Request for Proposal
"DPW is now preparing to reissue the procurement to close the loopholes GPS used to frustrate construction of SSHS," he said. "DPW intends to issue a new procurement as quickly as legally possible."
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Guam, Japan Bands unite for 2026 Hands Across the Sea Music Festival
"While the historic journey toward full reconciliation continues, music serves as a powerful bridge, uniting communities once divided by conflict. Through our shared musical tradition, may old friendships be rekindled, new bonds formed and a more peaceful world achieved year after year," the release states.
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Senators advance Bill 1 (10-S), Voting takes place Monday
The amended Bill 1 (10-S) was moved to the third reading file and will be voted on Monday, Aug. 17, at 2:30 p.m.
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Wellness on Wheels offers UCLA Student hands-on Public Health lessons
"I think there's a lot of ways that we can better inform our community about, you know, like when do you get a physical, like what happens at these kinds of appointments, how do we do cancer screening? What does that mean for you? and how we can just better people's preventative help overall," Kim said.
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GPD Acting Chief defends organizational realignment
"The organizational framework being implemented is substantially based upon the organizational structure developed and signed by the late Chief of Police Stephen Ignacio June 7," Carbullido said.
GEC certifies Primary Election results after Saturday recount
The results of the recount affirmed Democrat candidates Terlaje, Therese-Perez, Sabina advance to the General having garnered 6,446 votes over Tenorio, Joshua-Muna Barnes, Tina who received 5,994 votes and San Agustin, Joe-San Nicolas, Dwayne who garnered 1,050. On the republican side, Ada, Tony -Calvo, Edward advance with 5,179 ahead of Blas, Frank Jr.-Okada, Mary's 3,367.
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166 backpacks donated through "Pack to School" Drive
"Backpacks were distributed through the Department of Youth Affairs (DYA) and its regional youth centers, the Department of Public Health and Social Services' emergency foster shelter and village mayors," a social media post on Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero's page said Aug. 14.
Borja, Lujan ask Navy and National Guard for help at Southern High
"This is not the time for everyone to point fingers while students are sitting at home," Borja said. "There are contracts, responsibilities, legal questions and maintenance obligations that have to be sorted out, and they will be. But while that process takes place, we need everyone focused on the same objective: getting these schools open as quickly and safely as possible."
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'All hands on deck': SSHS faculty race to keep students learning
"These are things that we've been carrying over from the summer. It's just all hands on deck at this point. We really appreciate all the moving parts, the support of GDOE, the support of Core Tech, getting the students back in the classroom," Canos said.
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82nd Liberation Queen to have float in next year's parade
Mayor Terlaje highlighted that in recent years there has been "little to no participation." "And so, this is where these proposals came into play was because of the little to no participation," he said. "However, if we are going to move forward with the 83rd Liberation pageant, ... then I am going to request that the mayors from each village have a representative and candidate to participate in the 83rd Liberation."
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GDOE launches Grab-and-go meals for Tiyan, Simon Sanchez students
The school meal distribution begins Friday, Aug. 14. For Tiyan High students, pickup has been designated at the Barrigada Mayor's Office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Simon Sanchez students can pick up their meals at the Yigo Gymnasium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Businessman Mark V. Pangilinan, who built Guam "Empire," dies at 99
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio extended their condolences describing Pangilinan as a “pioneering business leader, visionary community servant, and beloved family patriarch.”
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Senators ask Governor to step in with Guam National Guard Support for GDOE schools
Calling it an "urgent mission," the senators pleaded for assistance from the Guam National Guard from Aug. 14 to Aug. 21. The attached Guam National Guard Support Request Form states the request is to "support Southern High with debris removal and minor infrastructure work to address health and safety of students and staff."
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Tiyan High fails sanitary inspection, prompts GDOE closure
GDOE confirmed the immediate closure of the school at 5:34 p.m. on Thursday, citing the closure would remain effective "pending correction of deficiencies identified in the recently release Department of Public Health inspection report."
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Borja: ‘I would shut it down,’ calls Tiyan High campus unacceptable
"More than four or five toilets were clogged up, at least from what I saw, the leaking. We walked into the cafeteria, the AC was barely working, and it wasn't like maybe 20 students compared to like if it was lunchtime. ... When there's 16 students in the shower, it tends to back up because it's a lot of water going on at one time. They say that's acceptable. That is not acceptable," Borja said. "That's not sanitary. I wouldn't want to do that. Why would I expect students to do that?"
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Borja convenes meeting on Tiyan facility ahead of Public Health Inspection
"Sometimes the best thing we can do is simply get everyone in the same room, put the issues on the table, and figure out how we solve them together," Borja said following the meeting. "We have an inspection coming up in eight days. There is no time for finger-pointing or miscommunication. We need a plan, we need clear responsibilities, and we need the work to get done."
FBLG Middle School reopens after passing Phase 2 Health Inspection
"Our team didn't let the typhoons slow us down," Jimmy Pangelinan, facilities and maintenance manager for GDOE, said. "Our crews stayed focused and kept pushing to get FBLG back to a safe, compliant standard. Seeing our kids move back into their own school is what makes this work worth it."
UOG opens $9 Million Nursing Hub, doubles admissions capacity by 2027
"The opening of the Nursing Hub represents much more than a new facility; it reflects the University of Guam's enduring commitment to investing in people who will be a part of building our future," Anita Borja Enriquez, UOG president, said.
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GPD identifies pedestrian in fatal Anigua Tractor-Trailer Crash
"The operator of the truck then drove westbound and felt a bump toward the back tires, and upon exiting, noticed Rachen lying on his back," GPD said.
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Lexus unveils All-Electric ES 350e at Atkins Kroll event
"The ES represents the next evolution of Lexus, where advanced electrified technology meets a deeply human driving experience," Clark Boswell, vice president and general manager of AK Guam and Saipan, said.
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'Frozen: The Broadway Musical' coming to Guam this September
"We are thrilled to bring the magic of Arendelle to life here on Guam," WTP executive producer and GPF board treasurer Margarita "Margie" Dancel said. "Frozen is a moving story that beautifully explores the themes of acceptance, sisterhood and true love."
